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robertfromashfield
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Q: AHD test

mid 2009 MBP with Mavericks. want to do AHD test... have no internet

Is it possible...yes tried D key, and Option D and Command D

not working

help

MacBook Pro

Posted on Jan 11, 2014 10:57 AM

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robertfromashfield

Q: AHD test

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  • by Kappy,Helpful

    Kappy Kappy Jan 11, 2014 11:01 AM in response to robertfromashfield
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    Jan 11, 2014 11:01 AM in response to robertfromashfield

    Did you try using the "D" key boot using the original installer disc that came with the computer?

  • by Melophage,

    Melophage Melophage Jan 11, 2014 11:02 AM in response to robertfromashfield
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    Jan 11, 2014 11:02 AM in response to robertfromashfield

    robertfromashfield,

     

    you’ll need the grey Applications Install DVD that originally came in the box with your Mid 2009 MacBook Pro to run its Apple Hardware Test. If you currently don’t have the two original grey installation DVDs, you’ll need to purchase a replacement set from either Apple or iFixit.

  • by robertfromashfield,Helpful

    robertfromashfield robertfromashfield Jan 11, 2014 12:57 PM in response to Melophage
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    Jan 11, 2014 12:57 PM in response to Melophage

    Thanks I'll hunt for it and try my luck. I ordered a new battery. Heck it is 7 years old.

    Thanks for the advice.

  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Jan 11, 2014 12:58 PM in response to robertfromashfield
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    Jan 11, 2014 12:58 PM in response to robertfromashfield

    Hmmm. How can a 2009 model be more than 5 years old?

  • by robertfromashfield,

    robertfromashfield robertfromashfield Jan 11, 2014 1:02 PM in response to Kappy
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    Jan 11, 2014 1:02 PM in response to Kappy

    duh... did I say 7 ? meant 5. You'll have to excuse me ... I'm in New England and have been on the ladder chipping ice out of the 'rain' gutters all morning.... swell weather here.

  • by robertfromashfield,

    robertfromashfield robertfromashfield Jan 11, 2014 4:39 PM in response to robertfromashfield
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    Jan 11, 2014 4:39 PM in response to robertfromashfield

    uh oh...... maybe not. It seems after I found my old App disk and did the AHD extended (3 Hr) test "there is no problem"  but the 'service battery' sigmal is still there...I just ordered a new battery ...is okay I am sure to need it sometime.. but I think there is still a SOFTWARE problem. please help me find it.

  • by robertfromashfield,

    robertfromashfield robertfromashfield Jan 11, 2014 4:49 PM in response to robertfromashfield
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    Jan 11, 2014 4:49 PM in response to robertfromashfield

    weird.. restarted .... now the service battery is gone............so next question... how long can I store the battery I just bought and still in the box new?

  • by CMCSK,

    CMCSK CMCSK Jan 11, 2014 4:56 PM in response to robertfromashfield
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    Jan 11, 2014 4:56 PM in response to robertfromashfield

    Check your battery in your system profile.  If it says service battery or change battery, you need a new battery.

    Apple/About This Mac/More Info/Hardware/Power/Battery Information - copy and paste the information here. Do not include any serial numbers.

     

     

     

    robertfromashfield wrote:

    so next question... how long can I store the battery I just bought and still in the box new?

    Call the place where you purchased the battery.  They should be able to advise you.  Ask if you can store in the fridge.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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  • by Melophage,

    Melophage Melophage Jan 11, 2014 5:00 PM in response to robertfromashfield
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    Jan 11, 2014 5:00 PM in response to robertfromashfield

    robertfromashfield,

     

    you should be able to store your new battery for years.

     

    You can check on the status of your current (no pun intended) battery by selecting About This Mac from the Apple menu, pressing the “More Info…” button, then pressing the “System Report…” button, then selecting ▼ Hardware: Power on the left-hand side of the window appears. Once Power is selected, the right-hand side will show a Battery Information section. The “Charge Information: Full Charge Capacity (mAh)” value and the Health Information subsection will be most relevant to your battery’s condition.